Looking for TH Katana/Tachi Yamato Kamakura-Early Muromachi

[Lexvdjagt]

Hello NMB,

 

I am in the market for a Tokubetsu Hozon Katana or Tachi made under the Yamato tradition. I have been looking around many Japanese dealers, but have not been able to make up my mind yet. So that is why I wanted to inquire on NMB as well.

 

I am looking for:

-Tokubetsu Hozon

-Yamato den

-Nagasa preferably +70cm

-Ko-itame hada preferably ( I am a big fan of very vibrant Jigane)

-Preferably in fresh polish, no stains or rust

-Kamakura to Muromachi Jidai, earlier preferred. No later than 1400.

-Mumei is OK, signed is a BIG bonus

 

Koshirae is a plus of course! I also don't mind the sword being O-suriage, as long as it has decent sori to compensate.

 

My budget is around 7000 euro = 7500USD = 1.1 Million yen

 

 

Feel free to ask any questions!

 

 

Greetings,

Lex van der Jagt

 

[Nanbokuchu]

Does it have to be "pure"yamato den (Senjuin, Hosho, Tegai, Shikkake, Taima) or can it be from the "sub groups" (Mihara, Kongobei, Nio)?

[Lexvdjagt]

  On 11/3/2024 at 5:35 PM, Nanbokuchu said:

Does it have to be "pure"yamato den (Senjuin, Hosho, Tegai, Shikkake, Taima) or can it be from the "sub groups" (Mihara, Kongobei, Nio)?

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Sub groups are okay as well, Yamato influence is sufficient.

[Nanbokuchu]

Might not be your cup of tea, but I am planning on selling a ko-mihara due to moving overseas in the near future and can't bring it with me unfortunately. So I want to give it a good home. Currently no pics but if you're interested I can provide tomorrow.

 

Description and photos per Aoiart (which I bought it from):

https://sword-auction.com/en/product/16484/as23058-刀大磨上無銘古三原特別保存刀剣/

[Lexvdjagt]

  On 11/3/2024 at 6:09 PM, Nanbokuchu said:

Might not be your cup of tea, but I am planning on selling a ko-mihara due to moving overseas in the near future and can't bring it with me unfortunately. So I want to give it a good home. Currently no pics but if you're interested I can provide tomorrow.

 

Description and photos per Aoiart (which I bought it from):

https://sword-auction.com/en/product/16484/as23058-刀大磨上無銘古三原特別保存刀剣/

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What a stunning blade! I would definitely have been interested if only I did not already have a similar Ko-Mihara in my collection. I really like the Hada on your blade. It is stunning!

[Natichu]

Just in case, a Ko-Mihara I've been keeping my eye on but is likely a touch out of my price range:

 

https://www.samurai-....net/SHOP/P-478.html

[Jord505]

Hey lex, i may have what you are after. I will message you.

 

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